Most of us know we must have a plan and communicate with family members in order to stay safe during an emergency, but do you know what you need to make sure your pets stay safe and by your side? In this focus, hear the Metro Public Health Department's 3 simple steps to making sure you and your family are stocked up and prepared for whatever happens. 

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Before suicide takes the life of someone else you love, hear what the warning signs are and what to do when you see them. 

For more information, visit these links: 

https://www.nami.org/

https://afsp.org/campaigns/national-suicide-preven...

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

If you are thinking about suicide, please reach out:

Call 1-800-273-8255

Text TN to 741-741

This week's guest: Dr. Megan Cusson-Lark, Metro Nashville Public Schools Executive Director of School Counseling

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Would you recognize bullying if you saw it? Many people can't. In this Focus, hear what bullying is, what you can do about it, and what Metro Nashville Public Schools are doing about it. 

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Scammers are playing on fears and emotions in order to drain YOUR bank account! The same scams are constantly being reused, but they are appearing with new faces, new names, and new skill sets. In this Focus, hear the Better Business Bureau's latest tips on how to avoid that ONE scam that could ruin more than just your day! 

For more information, to report a scam, or keep up with the latest scams click here:

https://www.bbb.org/en/us

https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us

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In this podcast, hear about two non-profits who are stepping in to provide clothing, school supplies, and fun after-school programs for at-risk kids.

For more information and ways to get involved, click here:

https://www.assistanceleague.org/nashville/

http://movesandgrooves.org/index.htm

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Every day, hundreds of organizations are providing food, clothing, shelter, and emergency help to THOUSANDS of people in need. Many of these organizations, including PENCIL, are funded in part by United Way. In this podcast, hear some specifics about these organizations and how you can help or get help if you need it! 

For more information and ways to get involved, click here:

https://www.unitedwaynashville.org/

https://www.pencilforschools.org/

Cancer and other critical illnesses can do more than threaten your health, they can wreck your finances permanently. In this podcast, hear about two local places that serve as free homes-away-from-home for patients and families getting treatment at local hospitals. Hear about how to help and how to get help!

For more information, click here:

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-...

https://www.rmhcnashville.com/

Scammers and Identity Thieves are working smart, so you have to be smarter! In this podcast hear some surprisingly simple ways to prevent credit card / identity theft. Anna Marie's guest is Sgt. Larry Pollard, TN Highway Patrol - Identity Crimes Unit!

We all think it would never happen to us, but every year someone who thought the same thing leaves their child or pet in the car, with disastrous results.

In this Focus, hear how to prevent it, what to do if you see it, and how to tell if it's just too hot to get kids or pets outside.

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In this podcast, Kim Lawson with Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue (formerly Nashville's Deputy Fire Chief) shares grilling safety tips, talks about what to do when cooking fires get out of control, explains how to get a smoke alarm for free, and where NOT to hang it for the best safety results. She also shares warning signs of heat exhaustion and more!